Hoping to get some Expat info on Jeddah Knowledge International School

Herodotus1982 Member

Member since 23 May 2016

Herodotus1982Member23 May 2016 04:30:37

Hello,
I was hoping someone on this site might have some experience with this school. I have an online interview with their director this morning and I was hoping to hear about past experiences. They are looking for a humanities teacher. My background is in teaching history. I've never lived in KSA but I did live in Morocco teaching English. I know about the vast differences in everyday life. But I am particularly interested in anyones personal experience with this school. Thanks ahead of time and I truly appreciate any feedback.

Dan

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stressedmom Serial expat

Member since 05 April 2013

stressedmomSerial expat23 May 2016 05:28:25

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Definitely search through the blog under the school's name. There have been many discussions and very mixed reviews of the school.

Kimpossible New member

Member since 26 January 2017

KimpossibleNew member26 January 2017 22:40:15

Hi. I'm really curious. Did you pursue teaching in Jeddah Knowledge International School? If then, how is the experience. I hope you can give me a reply. Thank you so much! ❤

june88 Active member

Member since 04 February 2014

june88Active member19 March 2017 18:51:13

As an ex teacher of JKS all I can say is what ever you read is true. If you still go ahead and take the job I wish you all the best and hope to see you on the other side because your entering a war lol

Mars1778 New member

Member since 21 March 2017

Mars1778New member22 March 2017 15:17:59

What types of interveiw questions did they ask i have a interveiw soon and how long did it take for them to contact you after their interview

Mars1778 New member

Member since 21 March 2017

Mars1778New member22 March 2017 15:19:08

Maybe you could help me pit what types of interveiw questions did they ask? And how long did it take for them to contact you after the interveiw

june88 Active member

Member since 04 February 2014

june88Active member22 March 2017 19:34:38

To be honest I can't really remember the specifics of the questions asked but they were along the lines of behaviour management strategies (which I didn't understand at the time why so much focus on this question but later I did). Describe a good lesson and stuff.

Mars1778 New member

Member since 21 March 2017

Mars1778New member22 March 2017 19:42:43

Okay thank you so much for replying how long did it take for them to send you an offer ?

seeker12 Member

Member since 11 January 2017

seeker12Member31 March 2017 07:26:22

I had an interview which I thought went really well. I emailed to see if they can confirm if I was being considered or not. Received a generic email about having to wait 10 days for a reply. Havent heard anything since. The school offers good benefits but it seems the behaviour might be an issue. That wouldnt stop me from working in a school but would like such a school to spend 5 mins in showing appreciation for someone applying and taking time for preparing for interview.

The head teacher seemed nice and supportive. She also understand the specifics of the subject which I dont usually expect from head teachers. This shows she is involved with staff and pupils. Id say, if you get an offer and you are single then take it. Family with kids then reconsider as you may not see them for 6 months.